Fear the Fantastic | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Fear the Fantastic Topics for Discussion

1. Why does Christopher not rush to Ganymede's aid when the Hetwan overwhelm the Greek immortal? Why would David insist on saving April from the Hetwan in Discover the Destroyer but not Ganymede in Fear the Fantastic? Is there a significant difference between the two situations?

2. Is refusing immortality a good idea for Christopher? Why?

3. Will Christopher ever understand why his ethnic jokes are offensive to his companions?

4. Are there dreamlike passages in Fear the Fantastic? If so, what do they reveal about Everworld?

5. The Hetwan are easily damaged. How could they hope to invade Olympus and capture the gods?

6. Given how unhappy and unrewarding his life on earth is, why does Christopher not make more of an effort to make a better life for himself in Everworld? After all, Ka Anor does not seem interested in eating him, so...
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